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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Ames Research Center Unveils New Modular Supercomputing Facility
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Aug 21, 2019

Ames Research Center Unveils New Modular Supercomputing Facility

NASA’s innovative modular approach to supercomputing expands the power of the NASA Advanced Supercomputing Facility...

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NASA image: Discover Supercomputer 3
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Dec 8, 2017

Discover Supercomputer 3

The heart of the NASA Center for Climate Simulation (NCCS) is the “Discover” supercomputer. In 2009, NCCS added more...

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NASA image: Discover Supercomputer 4
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Dec 8, 2017

Discover Supercomputer 4

This close-up view highlights one row—approximately 2,000 computer processors—of the “Discover” supercomputer at the...

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NASA image: Discover Supercomputer 1
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Dec 8, 2017

Discover Supercomputer 1

The heart of the NASA Center for Climate Simulation (NCCS) is the “Discover” supercomputer. In 2009, NCCS added more...

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NASA image: Discover Supercomputer 5
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Dec 8, 2017

Discover Supercomputer 5

Two rows of the “Discover” supercomputer at the NASA Center for Climate Simulation (NCCS) contain more than 4,000...

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NASA image: Artemis Spacecraft Launch Abort Simulated by NASA Supercomputers
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Nov 18, 2021

Artemis Spacecraft Launch Abort Simulated by NASA Supercomputers

The Orion spacecraft launch abort system is designed to pull the crew capsule to safety in the event of an emergency...

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NASA image: Discover Supercomputer 2
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Dec 8, 2017

Discover Supercomputer 2

The heart of the NASA Center for Climate Simulation (NCCS) is the “Discover” supercomputer. In 2009, NCCS added more...

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NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0514-42
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Sep 18, 1988

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Cray YMP supercomputer Nas N-258 facility

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0272-005
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Dec 2, 2008

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N-258 NAS Supercomputer Pleiades

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0272-003
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Dec 2, 2008

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N-258 NAS Supercomputer Pleiades

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0272-006
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Dec 2, 2008

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N-258 NAS Supercomputer Pleiades

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0272-004
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Dec 2, 2008

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N-258 NAS Supercomputer Pleiades

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0272-002
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Dec 2, 2008

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N-258 NAS Supercomputer Pleiades

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0272-007
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Dec 2, 2008

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N-258 NAS Supercomputer Pleiades

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0272-001
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Dec 2, 2008

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N-258 NAS Supercomputer Pleiades

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0272-008
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Dec 2, 2008

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N-258 NAS Supercomputer Pleiades

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NASA image: Supercomputer Simulation of Orion Spacecraft Launch Abort System
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Jan 9, 2020

Supercomputer Simulation of Orion Spacecraft Launch Abort System

This visualization, made from a simulation of the Pad Abort 1 flight test of Orion's Launch Abort System, helps...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0095-001
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May 28, 2010

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Pleiades, NASA's Supercomputing powerhouse, located at Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California doubles...

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NASA image: Supercomputer Simulation of Seasonal Changes in Martian Clouds, Dust and Ice
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Nov 18, 2019

Supercomputer Simulation of Seasonal Changes in Martian Clouds, Dust and Ice

This video is a simulation of the climate on Mars spanning one year, from spring through winter in the northern...

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NASA image: ACD15-0062-004
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Apr 10, 2015

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Supercomputer Pleiades as installed in the Spectra Logic room 131 of NASA Ames Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation...

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NASA image: ARC-2012-ACD12-0020-006
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Feb 16, 2012

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Snapshot from a simulation run on the Pleiades supercomputer. It depicts a fluctuating pressure field on aircraft...

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NASA image: ACD15-0062-020
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Apr 10, 2015

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Interior view of the Supercomputer Pleiades as installed in the Spectra Logic room 131 of NASA Ames Numerical...

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NASA image: ACD15-0062-021
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Apr 10, 2015

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Interior view of the Supercomputer Pleiades as installed in the Spectra Logic room 131 of NASA Ames Numerical...

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NASA image: ARC-2012-ACD12-0020-005
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Feb 10, 2012

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Then and Now: These images illustrate the dramatic improvement in NASA computing power over the last 23 years, and...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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